In an AsiaOne YourHealth article, Dr Chin Pak Lin talks about the two robotic systems for robotic knee replacement surgery available in The Orthopaedic Centre at Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital – RoboDoc and Makoplasty. These systems greatly increases the accuracy and … Continued
Read more +Do you operate on a broken collarbone? Dr Tan‘s answer is: “Sometimes I do, sometimes I don’t.” The decision to operate depends on a few factors, such as the type of fracure and its potential (or lack of) benefits. Some clavicle … Continued
Read more +It is well known that total hip replacement improves mobility and reduces pain. Now, new research shows the surgical procedure offers an unexpected bonus in the bedroom too. Hip problems, which affect not only the old, can cause pain, limit … Continued
Read more +Dr David Su answers the questions of Run Singapore (August/September 2014) readers on their running routine: Experiencing sharp pain on the outside of the knee after running which can be caused by iliotibial band syndrome. Experiencing foot pain due to … Continued
Read more +In an interview with Lianhe Wanbao on cycling, Dr Tan shared about its health benefits, its rehabilitation of knee pain/injury as well as safety aspects to look out for to prevent any sports injury from cycling. According to Dr Tan, cycling … Continued
Read more +Dr Chin Pak Lin shared with Joan Chew, from The Straits Times, on the common injuries tennis players suffer from and how they would occur during a game of tennis. Tennis may be a good sport with many health benefits but, like … Continued
Read more +A difficult but possible endeavour Cartilage damage is a common problem in many joints especially the knee. It is not an easy problem to treat, but there are many treatment modalities available to repair or regenerate damaged cartilage. Cartilage … Continued
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Dr Tan is an orthopaedic surgeon specialising in the shoulder, knee and elbow at The Orthopaedic Centre (Novena) at Mount Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre. Dr Tan shared his views on minmally invasive procedures like keyhole surgery in Mind Your Body (The … Continued
Read more +Dr David Su answers a Straits Times reader’s query on the Achilles tendon pain he is having, which may be a tendonitis problem or Haglund syndrome. The reader’s Achilles tendon pains whenever he start walking after he just got up from … Continued
Read more +In an interview with Lianhe Wanbao, Dr David Su talks about the causes and treatment of splay foot, such as tendon transfer surgery. Splay foot is commonly developed from flat floot. People with splayed foot may have difficulty walking well … Continued
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